We analyzed 220,439 home wells on file with the state.
The typical Tennessee county has a median home well depth of about 150 feet, but depth varies widely by location.
Where Tennessee's wells are
Typical wells by county
| County | Home wells | Median depth |
|---|---|---|
| Sevier County | 15,312 | 290 ft |
| Blount County | 3,878 | 240 ft |
| Knox County | 3,260 | 240 ft |
| Jefferson County | 4,043 | 285 ft |
| Monroe County | 4,773 | 220 ft |
| Grainger County | 4,058 | 279 ft |
| Hawkins County | 4,073 | 210 ft |
| McMinn County | 4,402 | 225 ft |
| Loudon County | 1,996 | 265 ft |
| Cocke County | 4,400 | 245 ft |